00743 11 40 C 11 55. 007431 69 40 69 C 47. How to Make Vegan Cheese – Vegan Provolone This post may contain best tasting vegan mozzarella cheese links.
Have you ever wondered how to make vegan cheese? After over 2 decades of being vegan, I have been on a quest to make the perfect vegan cheese! I have finally done it and want to share it with you! This vegan cheese recipe made with coconut milk will blow you away! It may seem overwhelming to make your own cheese, but I promise that it is very easy and worth every bit of your time! A stack of 4 types of vegan cheese that you can easily make including garlic herb, mozzarella, cheddar, and smoked Gouda. Why make your own vegan cheese?
The cheeses that you buy at the store have sat on the shelf for a few weeks, they’re wrapped in plastic and have preservatives that change the flavor. You will not be able to buy vegan cheese that tastes this good in a store! It will save you a ton of money to make your own. And once you make it, you will see how simple it is to make your own! If you have been vegan for a while, like more than 2 days, you probably miss the taste of cheese. The store-bought brands probably aren’t what you had hoped they would be, but this vegan cheese will amaze you! Vegan cheeses just don’t cut it for most people, but this recipe is as close as it comes to satisfying those cheese cravings!
I’ve put out a cheese platter at many parties and family get-togethers and I’m always shocked with all the dairy eaters who are devouring my coconut cheese. Four glass containers filled with homemade vegan provolone, vegan garlic herb cheese, cheddar, and vegan smoked Gouda. Ingredients and substitutions Coconut Milk: There are many different methods of making vegan cheeses, but I have found the richest and creamiest vegan cheese is made from a can of full-fat coconut milk. Water – to add the correct amount of moisture.
Agar Agar Powder – to make the cheese firm. This is a vegan gelatine that comes in the form of a powder. I get mine for a good price at my local Asian market or they also sell it at many natural foods stores. Nutritional Yeast – for a cheesy flavor. This is a flaky yellow powder that has an umami flavor. This is what will make it taste like cheese, so don’t skip it. Lemon Juice – for flavor and acidity.
You can also use apple cider vinegar instead. This gives your cheese just a little bite. Tapioca Starch – aka tapioca flour – to make the cheese able to melt and stretch. I have tested and retested the amount of tapioca starch needed. Anything less than the recommended amount will need high heat to melt, anything more than the recommended amount will be too soft to grate or slice. You can’t use any other starch to get the same stretchy effect as tapioca starch.
Vegan provolone cheese slice on a wooden cutting board with grapes around it. The only difference between the two versions is the addition of tapioca starch and the reduction of agar agar to allow it to melt and stretch better. How to make firm sliceable cheese Simply put all the ingredients into a saucepan and stir with a whisk. Heat to a slow boil stirring constantly for 6 minutes.